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📢 OUT NOW: Music in the EU 2026

From market growth and artist development to AI and innovation, discover what's shaping the future of music across Europe.

🆕Read the latest #MusicInTheEU report:https://t.co/DJzo2uM04C

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Our warmest thanks to Katia and Marielle for an unforgettable performance, to MEP Emma Rafowicz for welcoming us, and to everyone who joined us.

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Last night in Strasbourg, Friends of Music returned to the @Europarl_EN for a very special concert with the internationally celebrated piano duo Katia Marielle Labèque.

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Beyond the performance, the evening sparked conversations around classical music today, championing women composers, the importance of continuing to make recordings, the impact of AI and the need to protect the irreplaceable value of human creativity.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Strasbourg! @IFPI_at @BRMA_News @ifpiDK @ifpifi @snep @BVMI_music @IFPI_gr @irishcharts @FIMI_IT @IFPINorge @ZPAV_org @Audiogest1 @Promusicae_es @MU_YAP

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Today, @ifpi_org ’s European National Group Directors and industry representatives came together to discuss our shared priorities for recorded music in Europe.

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A strong European recorded-music sector depends on rules that work in practice, a competitive licensing market and effective protection for artists and their music.

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Discover more in #MusicInTheEU 2026: https://t.co/nrHlAWBYLq

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🎧 Streaming continues to drive growth across the EU's recorded music market.

Strong subscriber growth helped boost streaming revenues in 2025.

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While the EU is one of the world's leading music regions, music subscription penetration remains below that of comparable markets.

That highlights an opportunity to expand fan engagement, grow the legal music market, and support further investment in artists and music in the EU.

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🇪🇺 Europe has built strong foundations for music. Now we need to make them work.

Kristina Janušauskaitė, Executive Director of @IFPIintheEU's Office, discusses why effective and meaningful implementation matters for Europe’s music sector.

#MusicInTheEU: https://t.co/Z7YOXcKq08

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📖 Read Ireland: A global community with a strong voice in #MusicintheEU 2026: https://t.co/nrHlAWBqVS

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🧵Great artists rarely emerge overnight.
Ireland’s music scene is seeing growing confidence in domestic talent, supported by artist development, industry infrastructure and a strong connection between Irish artists and audiences at home.

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The story of Irish folk trio Amble brings that role to life. Two years after supporting Picture This at St Anne’s Park, they are now headlining the same venue themselves.

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Tony van de Berkt, CEO of @UMG Netherlands, explores how creative and commercial expertise is helping Dutch artists connect with audiences and achieve new levels of success across streaming and live music.

Discover more in #MusicInTheEU 2026: https://t.co/Z7YOXcKq08
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But there is still considerable potential to unlock, creating new opportunities to invest in artists and music across the region.

Swipe to explore the full picture and discover more in #MusicintheEU 2026: https://t.co/H0bMbFcKhR

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🚀 The EU remains a heavyweight market for recorded music.

Continued growth reflects the strength of the EU's diverse music markets, the appeal of its artists and increasing fan engagement.